ONE AT A TIME: The Yankees were shut out last night, but they have have not been shut out in consecutive games since May 12-13, 1999 against Anaheim. They have played 2,515 games since then, marking the longest streak of not being shut out in consecutive games in MLB history according to the Elias Sports Bureau.

NICE ROUND NUMBER: With today's game, the Yankees have started a rookie pitcher 50 times this season, marking the highest such total in MLB and the fourth-highest total in franchise history since “rookie” rules were made in 1958. That's according to the Elias Sports Bureau. The Yankees are 31-19 in games started by rookie pitchers this year, including 20-7 on the road.

ON THIS DATE: It was on August 16, 1948 that Babe Ruth died at the age of 53. His death came just over two months after his final visit to Yankee Stadium on June 13 when his number was retired. Ruth's body was laid in state at the entrance to Yankee Stadium for the next two days.

UPDATE, 4:26 p.m.: Look at that! A little show of emotion from Greene after striking out Longoria to get out of the first inning. Allowed a leadoff double, but then got a couple of strikeouts and a foul popup.